U.S. and Nigeria Team Up Against ISIS in Fresh Strike
U.S. and Nigerian military forces have launched additional operations against ISIS fighters in Nigeria, as reported by U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). This action follows a recent successful mission that resulted in the death of a high-ranking ISIS leader.
On Monday, AFRICOM conducted these strikes in partnership with the Nigerian government. The command noted that assessments are ongoing but confirmed that no American or Nigerian troops were injured during the operation.
AFRICOM stated, “Eliminating these terrorists reduces their ability to plan attacks that could endanger the safety and security of the U.S. and its allies.”
This operation comes after President Trump announced the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISIS’s second-in-command, during a mission earlier in the week.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump highlighted the significance of al-Minuki’s death, saying, “He believed he could hide in Africa, unaware that we had sources keeping us informed about his actions. He will no longer terrorize the people of Africa or coordinate plans against Americans.”
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed that U.S. forces had successfully tracked and killed al-Minuki along with several of his associates, noting, “For months, we pursued this top ISIS leader in Nigeria responsible for attacks on Christians.”
As part of a broader effort to combat ISIS, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) had recently conducted strikes targeting over 30 ISIS positions in Syria in response to previous militant activity resulting in casualties among U.S. troops.
These military efforts underscore the continuing commitment to countering terrorism in the region and ensuring greater safety for both U.S. and African partners.
